The Daily 10 with Matt Chernoff

-This Braves trade deadline addition is looking better by the day.  -Plus Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski laid out his QB plan for week one of the preseason.  -And Trae Young will make his official return and the game will come with some interesting stakes

-The Braves biggest surprise delivered once again last night.  -Plus one of the Falcons best players used the F-word to describe his feelings on the state of the franchise.  -And sports fans are getting a bunch of presents on Christmas Day

-The Braves got the wrong Bryce Elder yesterday and it cost them early.  -Plus UGA not having more freaks than this is really surprising considering their recent past.  -And the Falcons brought two Georgia boys home yesterday. 

-The Braves and Yankees just gave us a glimpse into October  -Plus we’re gonna find out if the Falcons new head coach will keep his first major promise.     -And I think I nailed one part of College football’s new playoff plan.

-The Braves are streaking in the right direction at the right time.  -Plus Bijan got paid big and he deserved it but he also deserves a bigger stage.  -And UGA fans have been asking for it and now they’re gonna get it.  

It was Holmes sweet Holmes for the Braves last night.  And the Falcons suffered a massive blow yesterday so we’ll discuss how they pick up the pieces. 

The Braves trade deadline was incredibly disappointing on so many levels.  Plus a team in a much worse position than the Braves just had the deadline we all wanted. 

-On the eve of the trade deadline the Braves gave their GM every reason to make a big move or two.  -Plus the Falcons locked up one young member of their core but it wasn’t the one we were expecting.  -And if this bold prediction is right a couple of Dawgs will have a lot of good days this season. 

-The Braves extended their NL East lead and are one day closer to the trade deadline.  - Plus Bijan and Baker are proof that there are two ways to approach the same situation.  -And we are on the eve of a real life football month. 

-Let’s play two Braves games today and look ahead to the deadline.  -Plus I have a Falcons social media Fconspiracy to share…that might tell you who the starting QB is gonna be.  -And this number will not sit very welll from a segment of Atlanta fans

-The Braves punted on their opener against the Mets which isn’t popular but understandable. -Plus this feels like as close to a lock as you will find to start the college football season…and you can thank Kirby Smart for it.  -And is this Michael Penix eve or will it be Tua time tomorrow?

-The Cardiac Braves earned that nickname this weekend in Baltimore.  -Plus the Falcons best player can get even better this season.  -And the Hawks aren’t done wheeling and dealing just yet…but I’m not understanding this rumored move. 

-The Braves became the 3rd team to get to 60 wins this season.  -Plus the final day of SEC Media Days looked very different for one big reason.  -And the math isn’t mathing for me on this rumored Hawks move. 

-The Braves won one of the weirdest games of the season last night.  -Plus I’ve got a theory on the future of the SEC championship game and it makes a ton of sense.  -And hopefully this Falcons group will catch on quickly in 2026.

-The Braves lost last night but didn’t lose any ground in the East.  -Plus UGA HC Kirby Smart said his team wants to have something in common with an uncommon champion.  -And the Falcons open camp in one week and I’ve got some questions about the Brich Wall defense. 

-The Braves got some very surprising help from two unexpected sources last night.  -Plus we’re gonna find out if the Falcons will have a real QB competition in just 8 days. -And It’s been more than three decades since we’ve seen the Hawks land of these guys at the same time. 

-The Braves opened the 2nd half of the season with a bang.  -Plus the Hawks made a very intriguing move yesterday.  -And the World Cup Final was extra special for Spain…and America. 

-The Braves had a good night last night and didn’t have to break a sweat.  -Plus this piece of news will give Atlanta fans some PTSD.  -And the Falcons haven’t played a game in 7 months yet they still embarrassed themselves yesterday

-I was so wrong with one specific Braves prediction and it still confuses me.  -Plus the reviews for Atlanta’s draft have been very positive so far.  -And this is by far the most obnoxious money grab in all of sports.

-When Ronald Acuna returns to the Braves lineup he’s going to face some serious pressure.   -Plus this on its face is not a big deal but it’s a reminder that paying the Falcons tax is so very real.  -And the Hawks young King is very easy to like for a couple of reasons. 

-One former Braves All Star took another step yesterday towards his return to Atlanta.  -Plus Michael Penix didn’t show up on a list to Marcus Mariota appeared on and that aggravates me. -And LeBron James next decision could have an impact on the Hawks. 

-The Braves closed the first half of the season with a much needed win.  -Plus the Falcons 2nd best player deserves more attention nationally.  -And the Hawks might have to take a step back before taking another step toward. 

-The Braves won a series for the first time in a long time.  -Plus I’m assuming a lot of UGA fans will take offense to this news -And this Falcons duo is really awesome but the entire group gets way too much credit. 

The Braves got a much needed to win last night and gained the game in the process. Plus this Hawks trade rumor has me scratching my head because it doesn’t make sense.  And I thought the deal was the Pitts for the Falcons…I’m glad to say I was wrong. 

-The Braves suffered a very frustrating loss last night against the stinkin Mets.  -Plus the magical run ended for the US last night in the World Cup.  -And Zuby was the big story for the Summer League Hawks last night. 

-The Braves nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages yesterday.  -Plus the Hawks new King got his 1st chance to show what he can do.  -And we have Monday Night Futbol in July…which is pretty awesome. 

-Braves fans….need to know they're not alone on the struggle bus. -Plus the Hawks got a big break which hasn’t happened much. -And the Falcons will have to answer the Bijan Robinson question soon enough.

-The timeline has to matter to frustrated Braves fans.  -Plus the Hawks think they got two dogs…which they needed badly.  -And Falcons fans are making a lot of excuses for a very rich underachiever. 

-I know Braves fans want this to be real but I’m not sure it’s report or even a rumor at this point.  -Plus we’ve got spicy Hawks draft day rumor to discuss.  -And Kirby Smart has ruined list season in the SEC.

-Two out of three ain’t bad for the Braves especially the two they got.  -Plus the Hawks got one big deal done with a few other rumors to discuss.  -And I’ll provide some more context of how I describe a great athlete looks like. 

-Sometimes bad weather can be your friend…I think that’s the case for the Braves.  -Plus Hawks fans can’t really be serious about this one.  -And we need put a moratorium on this Falcons phrase until it’s actually needed. 

-The Braves had a long and mostly unproductive day at Truist Park.  -Plus the Dawgs run in Omaha came to an end last night.  -And we got some key dates for Falcons fans to remember. 

-We’ve got a couple of key Braves injury updates.  -Plus the Jaylen Brown Hawks rumors won’t go away.  -And will James Pearce Jr. be on the field for the Falcons. 

-The Braves are going thru it now but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.  -Plus the Knicks ended their championship drought which should give the Hawks some championship hope.  -And the Diamond Dogs are one step closer to accomplishing their goals. 

-one of the Braves young guns is another step closer to making his return to Atlanta.  -Plus UGA fans have seen this matchup before but they’ve never seen it in June.  -And this Hawks homecoming rumor is not going away. 

-The Braves bats went cold in Chicago last night.  -Plus the Spurs now have something in common with the Falcons…and it’s ain’t good.  -And we have one of the most interesting weekends in sports history on the horizon. 

-This group of Braves is championship good today. -Plus Quin Snyder’s future with the Hawks is secure…for now. -And Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski gave us on update on Michael Penix’s progress.

-How sweep it is for the Braves after taking care of the Pirates this weekend.  -Plus say hello to the OmaDawgs who are on their way to the college World Series.  -And Falcons fans have to get out of their feelings when discussing Michael Penix Jr’s career to this point. 

-The Braves notched # 17 last night and now they can get greedy.  -Plus we know where and when the Falcons will play in the preseason…now the question is who will be under center.  -And another day and another Hawks trade rumor we need to discuss. 

-The Braves keep on keeping on with another win last night.  -Plus Drake London just got paid in a big way but now he’s needs the payoff on the field.  -And college football’s biggest games will be played in pretty unorthodox spots again this year. 

-Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos talking trades this early is very intriguing to me. -Plus Falcons fans with big fantasies will love this number. -And the Dawgs have had a big year all the way around.

-The Braves had a really good weekend in Cincinnati and Ronald Acuna’s heater was a big reason why.  -Plus Alex Anthopoulos provided updates on some key injuries and the trade market.  -And we have some May Madness to talk about with the Jackets and Dawgs. 

-The Braves lost an ugly game in Boston last night but are still in position to win the series today -Kevin Stefanski might’ve just tipped his hand in the Falcons QB competition.  -And we have a president in Atlanta sports and he has my endorsement.

-The Braves bats were money last night in Boston.  -Plus Kirby Smart didn’t pull any punches with the media at SEC Spring Meetings.  -And I wonder if UGA & Ga. Tech fans will invest in what could be a fun sports weekend. 

-The Braves bats have hit a lull but nothing about the big picture has changed.  -Plus this Michael Penix conundrum will finally be solved or the Falcons will be looking for another quarterback.  -And the Hawks best all around player was properly rewarded. 

-The Braves kept on rolling in Miami with another series win.  -Plus I have a question about Tua T and Michael P that the Falcons might not answer until August.  -And the Hawks could play Let’s Make a Deal on draft night…and it could be a big one. 

-The Braves have Chris Sale some runs and he did the rest. -Plus the Falcons president said all the right things yesterday. -And the Hawks are in middle of two interesting trade rumors once again.

-The Braves played the role of comeback kids again in Miami.  -Plus Michael Penix and his head coach updated us on the QB’s progress.  -And the Hawks might have some coaching news to share soon. 

-The Braves had a rare clunker last night in Miami.  -Plus a national baseball insider says the Braves could be in the market for a big name at the deadline.  -And we know one of the two QB’s who will be on the field when the Falcons play the Steelers. 

-The Braves continued dominating rubber games in their win yesterday.  -Plus I hope the Falcons know what kind of pressure they’re putting on Michael Penix and his knees.  -And the Hawks trade rumor machine is in high gear already.